Monday's news is the latest career downturn for Young, the former Offensive Rookie of the Year who's now been released by three teams in the past nine months. Young has not taken an NFL snap in the regular season since 2011. It's telling that Cleveland thinks higher of Tyler Thigpen, a journeyman who signed on the same day as Young.

Manziel and Brian Hoyer figure to compete for the starting job in training camp, with Thigpen and Shaw battling for a roster spot. Young received no guaranteed money in his deal with the Browns.